Novabus recalls
All 6 Novabus safety recalls since model year 2000, in plain English. Latest: Feb 6, 2007.
Latest Novabus recalls
2000–2001 Novabus RTS & 2002 Nova Bus Nova RTS
Engine recall · 07V029
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (ECM) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature…
2001 Novabus RTS
Steering recall · 05V065
On certain transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.
2000–2001 Novabus RTS
Lights recall · 02V148
Certain transit buses with an option for deceleration lights do not meet all the requirements of FMVSS no.
2000 Novabus RTS
Speed control recall · 01V322001
Vehicle description: buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries.
2000 Novabus RTS
Body & structure recall · 01V321001
Vehicle description: buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels used in passenger doorways on transit and light and medium duty buses supplied by vapor…
2000 Novabus RTS
Brakes recall · 01V059003
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor "w-series" air-actuated brake cam rollers.
All Novabus recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-02-06 | 07V029 | 2000–2001 Novabus RTS & 2002 Nova Bus Nova RTS | Engine | 900 |
| 2005-03-02 | 05V065 | 2001 Novabus RTS | Steering | 12 |
| 2002-06-03 | 02V148 | 2000–2001 Novabus RTS | Lights | 2,561 |
| 2001-10-11 | 01V322001 | 2000 Novabus RTS | Speed control | 190 |
| 2001-10-11 | 01V321001 | 2000 Novabus RTS | Body & structure | 43 |
| 2001-08-01 | 01V059003 | 2000 Novabus RTS | Brakes | 314 |
FAQ
How many Novabus recalls are there?
There are 6 Novabus vehicle safety recalls for model years 2000 and newer in NHTSA data. The latest was posted Feb 6, 2007.
Are Novabus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
How do I check if my Novabus has a recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN on our VIN check page or at nhtsa.gov/recalls. You can also browse by model and year below.